Find out surprising facts about what impacts sexual drive or satisfaction

Sex Drive for Dummies

Sex Drive for Dummies

Sure, we all know that sick kids, long hours at the office and lack of sleep can put a damper on our sex lives, but did you know that your period, pet and state of mind can also have a real impact? Check out these little-known libido enhancers (and killers) that can have a surprising effect on your love life.

Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Cycle

Experts say that the female sex drive ebbs and flows throughout a woman's cycle. While it's different for every woman, for many, mid cycle (around the time of ovulation) is when both estrogen and testosterone levels peak, which combine to boost a woman's libido and increase her sensitivity to sexual pleasure, says Debby Herbenick, PhD, a research scientist at Indiana University and author of Because It Feels Good: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction.